Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Applied Behavior Analysis and Education - before Fall 2022
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Applied Behavior Analysis and Education Option is a 30-credit degree program which can be completed entirely online. This program does not lead to a teaching license in any state. Candidates who may be eligible for this program must complete the Graduate Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis (Online) at UMass Lowell with at least a 3.000 GPA.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC.6300 | Educating Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDUC.6350 | Dynamics of Curricular Change | 3 |
| EDUC.6370 | History and Theory of Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC.6380 | Curriculum Design K-12 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
Specialization
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC.XXXX | Autism Courses
Five Courses from the Graduate Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis (Online) transfers to this specialization. | 3 each |
| Total | 15 | |
Capstone Project
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC.6501 OR EDUC.6530 | Capstone Project" Advanced Programs
OR Capstone Alternative* | 3 |
| Total | 3 | |
*This course is taken as the culminating course in the program and is offered only during trimester terms.